Wilson Center presents
Chris Botti
Saturday, February 22, 2025 7:30pm (Doors: 6:30pm)
GRAMMY-winning trumpeter Chris Botti has been one of the most popular instrumentalists in the world for nearly three decades. He’s collaborated with numerous superstars, including Barbra Streisand, Lady Gaga, Frank Sinatra, Aretha Franklin and many more. He’s topped charts with numerous albums, earned Gold and Platinum records, and performed on prestigious stages all over the world. In short, Chris Botti needs no introduction. Yet with his Blue Note Records debut, he’s offering one anyway.
“I turned 60 in 2022, at a time that seemed like a restart for so many things in the world,” Botti says. “I wanted to strip away all the orchestral arrangements and special guests and focus more on my playing, the playing of my band, and these jazz classics that we always love playing on stage.” Above all, it’s Botti’s clarion, heart wrenching trumpet that seizes the spotlight throughout this album, leaving no doubt of his mastery of the instrument.
The title of Vol. 1 implies a new beginning, but perhaps even more promising is the fact that it also hints at a Vol. 2 – and beyond. “I'm so looking forward to that possibility,” Botti concludes.
Opera Box Seating is available. See below for details
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This program is proudly brought to you by Wilson Center Presents, the presenting arm of Cape Fear Community College.
The NEW Wilson Opera Box Experience will feature authentic Italian specialties from A Taste of Italy. This local restaurant is not only authentically Italian but also authentically Wilmington!
Each show will feature a platter of homemade antipasto, including deli meats, cheeses, and other Italian favorites. A dessert tray will complete your trip to the theater through the old country!
Call the Box Office for details! (910) 362-7999
Each person, regardless of age, must have a ticket.
All ticket sales are final. No refunds or exchanges.
ADA Please note: Balcony and Grand Tier levels are not wheelchair-accessible. For questions about ADA and wheelchair-accessible seating, please call the Box Office at (910) 362-7999.
Some lighting used at this show may be disruptive to people who are sensitive to light.
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